Pediatricians in Richmond, CA
16 pediatricians listed in Richmond: 2 practices and clinics and 14 pediatricians listed individually.
Short answer
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
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Medi-Cal covers pregnancy for incomes up to 213% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Practices, clinics and hospitals (2)
Hilltop Pediatrics Medical Group
Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Aparna Upadhyaya, Judith Millstein, William Furth
2970 Hilltop Mall Rd, Suite 305, Richmond, CA 94806
(510) 222-5437Lifelong Jenkins Pediatric Center
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Haylene Anesoir
120 Broadway, Suite 4, Richmond, CA 94804
(510) 237-9537Pediatricians listed individually (14)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Cherilyn Brunetti (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
- Edmun Leo (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
- Jennifer An (510) 237-9537 Claim listing
- Kanwal Merchant (510) 237-9537 Claim listing
- Kara Percival (510) 981-4100 Claim listing
- Karen Kruger (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
- Karen Sorey (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
- Kristen Wendorf (847) 571-6201 Claim listing
- Mankaah Acho (510) 307-1543 Claim listing
- Margaret Desler (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
- Nicole Gurtler (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
- Sam Chatterton-Kirchmeier (206) 724-8462 Claim listing
- Sarah Horner (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
- Sharon Henry (510) 307-1500 Claim listing
How to choose a pediatrician before the baby arrives
Choose before your due date, so the practice is set before the first newborn checkup. Three things to do in Richmond:
Book a prenatal visit
The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents, parents at high risk, and anyone who asks for one. Ask whether the practice offers one, and use it to ask about office hours, after-hours calls and sick visits.Check your insurance network
Call the number on your insurance card, or use your plan's directory, to confirm the practice is in network, and ask how long you have to add the baby to your plan after the birth. If your baby will be on Medicaid or CHIP, ask the practice whether it takes it. InsureKidsNow.gov links to each state's program for children (1-877-543-7669). On Medicaid for the pregnancy? See pregnancy Medicaid in California.Plan the hospital newborn visit
The AAP says every newborn should have an evaluation after birth, then a checkup 3 to 5 days after birth. Ask the practice whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver, and if not, who does the exam there and how the records reach the practice. Compare with OB-GYNs in California and hospitals with labor and delivery in California.
Sources: AAP and Bright Futures, Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (updated February 2025); InsureKidsNow.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Frequently asked questions
How many pediatricians are in Richmond, CA?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 18 pediatricians in Richmond, CA: 4 at 2 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 14 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Richmond, CA take Medicaid?
The NPI registry doesn't record which insurance a practice takes, so we can't say which ones do. Call the office, or search your Medicaid or CHIP plan's provider directory. InsureKidsNow.gov (1-877-543-7669) links to California's Medicaid and CHIP program for children.
Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?
The NPI registry doesn't say whether a practice is taking new patients, so call the office to check, and ask how soon after the birth you can book the first newborn visit.
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Before your due date. The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents and a newborn checkup 3 to 5 days after birth, so the practice should be set before the baby comes home.
How do I choose a pediatrician?
Book a prenatal visit if the practice offers one, confirm it's in your insurance network or takes your baby's Medicaid or CHIP plan, and ask whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver.
What care is listed in Richmond, CA?
- In this directory, Richmond, CA has 29 doulas, 1 lactation consultant, 5 midwives, 11 OB-GYNs and 16 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Richmond?
- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA about 7 miles
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland, CA about 9 miles
- Marinhealth Medical Center Greenbrae, CA about 11 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Richmond. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.